Новости за 07.10.2021

Abbie Richards (@tofology) is a researcher in the growing field of extremism and disinformation on TikTok, and her latest work, along with co-author Olivia Little, demonstrates just how easy it is for the platform to radicalize young people into the far right—and how transphobia is a gateway hatred for antisemitism, racism, and neo-Nazi movements.

We’re reaching out to some popular creators to get their best tips and tricks for success and better understand the ups and downs of life as a trailblazer on the internet.

A TikTok posted on Tuesday by @kmiller480 showing drone footage allegedly of Brian Laundrie's parents has fueled conspiracy theories that their son is hiding in an underground bunker.

A new bill introduced this week would mandate that victims of ransomware attacks disclose payments made to hackers to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

A racist Karen calls Puerto Rican TikToker @samanthaleearriaga a "damn Mexican" in a viral, new grocery store video.

TikTok user @itssangiee____ spotted a so-called "Karen" throwing a fit in the middle of Walmart because she didn't get immediate assistance checking out.

Former Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Michael O'Rielly, a Republican, recently said he was "perplexed" as to why President Joe Biden has taken so long to finalize the makeup of the agency.

With the return of pumpkin spice and all things Autumn, it's time to scare ourselves silly once again. Fortunately for us, TikTok is chock full of spooky content, ranging from the fun and silly to the actually terrifying. Here's a selection of the best Spookytoks to keep you scared sleepless throughout October.

Squid Game's explosive success is great news for almost everyone involved: Netflix, the show's creators, and the audiences who get to enjoy some thrillingly clever TV. But Squid Game has at least one unintentional victim: A South Korean woman whose IRL phone number accidentally appears on-screen.

Controversy over public school dress codes proliferated with a TikTok posted Tuesday of a student told she violated dress code for wearing shorts with her leg brace. The video, posted by user @kyles._.w, got over 51,000 views and 10,000 likes by Wednesday.

A man claiming to be a restaurant manager said on TikTok that he fired all of his vaccinated employees. The TikTok, which has since been deleted, caused controversy and confusion on the app. 

A video has emerged showing police officers shooting at a man who appeared to be following their orders in Tempe, Arizona.

For most schools, homecoming week is all about dressing up for school spirit. But in a TikTok posted on Sept. 23, a group of juniors dressed as “thugs.”